Fort Okanogan State Park
Today, Fort Okanogan State Park 48°05′53″N 119°40′42″W / 48.09806°N 119.67833°W / 48.09806; -119.67833 overlooks the fort site and the Columbia River. Comprising 45-acre (180,000 m2), the park is for day use and features the Fort Okanogan Interpretive Center, a museum with exhibits about the fort, area pioneers and the fur trapping industry.
The park is located five miles (8 km) north of Brewster, Washington. It is closed during the winter. Admission is free.
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